Question 12 Answer

By: J.J. Jackson

Q: The phrase “separation of church and state” appears in what section of the Constitution?
A: It doesn’t.

How did you fare? In 1996 when I originally gave this test to 50 people (21 “Conservatives”, 13 “Moderates”,
15 “Liberals”) the following percentages answered correctly:
Total Respondants: 68% (34)
“Conservatives” 95% (20)
“Moderates” 85% (11)
“Liberals” 20% (3)

What were some of the wrong answers?
The First Amendment
The Second Amendment
The Declaration of Independence